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Mergers & Acquisitions

Dec. 25, 2012

Morrison & Foerster juggles two multibillion-dollar deals

Morrison & Foerster LLP lawyers in California advised on two recent deals that involved more than a dozen firms across the globe.


By David Ruiz


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Morrison & Foerster LLP played a key role on two multibillion-dollar deals announced Friday that meant a payday for more than a dozen law firms worldwide.


In one, Giovanna Parent Ltd. plans to take Shanghai-based Focus Media Holding Ltd. private through a $3.7 billion purchase in what's expected to be the largest-ever buyout of a Chinese company. Under the terms of the deal, Giovanna Acquisition...

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